Travel
Hangzhou West Lake one-day tour
8:00—11:00 Depart from Shanghai for Hangzhou
11:00—12:30 Visit Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in China, located at the foot of Feilai Peak in the northwest of West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It was originally built in the first year of the Xianhe era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 326), with a history of nearly 1,700 years. Founded by the Indian monk Huili, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the Jiangnan region and an important Zen Buddhist venue in China.
12:30—13:30 Lunch
13:30—18:00 West Lake
In 2011, the West Lake Cultural Landscape was inscribed on the World Heritage List. West Lake is an outstanding example of landscape design based on the Chinese landscape aesthetics theory of "unity of man and nature" and "expressing emotions through nature," which has been followed by Chinese cultural elites for generations. It demonstrates the artistic style of "poetic and picturesque" landscape design in the East since the Southern Song Dynasty. The beauty of West Lake lies in its picturesque lakes and mountains. Surrounded by greenery, the mountains are lush, with painted bridges, misty willows, and trees enveloped in clouds. Among the more than 100 distinctive parks and scenic spots, there are osmanthus in autumn, willows over the six bridges, pine trees along the nine-mile path, and lotuses stretching for ten miles. There are also the famous "Ten Scenes of West Lake," "New Ten Scenes of West Lake," and "Third Evaluation of Ten Scenes of West Lake," with unique scenery in each season and different charm in sunny, cloudy, rainy, or snowy weather.
18:00—21:00 Return to Shanghai
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Wuzhen water town one-day tour
9:00—11:00 departure to arrive at Wuzhen
11:00—12:00 Xizha
Wuzhen Xizha is a part of the ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River. It is famous for its well-preserved ancient buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties, typical Jiangnan water towns and rich cultural connotations. Xizha Scenic Spot takes Xishi River as the center, there are many ancient buildings on both sides of the river, small bridges and flowing water, winding stone roads, simple shops and exquisite cafes and bars, providing a unique space for tourists to not only enjoy the traditional water style, but also enjoy the modern leisure life.
12:00-13:30 lunch for Wuzhen food
Wuzhen cuisine is famous for its unique flavor of Jiangnan water, cuisine including sweet waxy Dingsheng Cake, fresh water fish, unique flavor of dried beans, shiny fragrance reed leaf glutinous rice, fat but not greasy braised mutton and soy sauce red shiny Wuzhen Sauce duck, these traditional foods not only shows the wuzhen deep food culture, is also a perfect way to experience the local customs.
13:30-16:00 Xizha
Exploring Xizha, where Wuzhen Elite is located, with its renovated buildings and art cafes.
The Xishi River runs through the east and west of Xizha, and the small river divides Xizha into many small islands, and there are dozens of different ancient stone bridges connecting each part. The old buildings are built on the water, a typical Jiangnan water town small bridge water scenery. In addition to the scenic spots, there are many exquisite shops, cafes and bars in the scenic spot, which are suitable for calm down and walking slowly.
Return to Shanghai at 16:00
After a day trip to Wuzhen, return to Shanghai.
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Shanghai city culture one-day tour
9:00—10:30 Modern Shanghai-Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone
From the hotel to Shanghai Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, known as Oriental Wall Street.
Walk the Lujiazui circular trail and punch the skyline on the east bank of the Pujiang River.
Lujiazui is located on the bank of the Huangpu River in Pudong New Area, surrounded by water on both sides. There are many landmark buildings on the shore, famous for its high-rise buildings, luxurious commercial facilities and rich financial resources. It is the CBD of Shanghai and a must-punch stop for tourists to travel to Shanghai.
10:30—12:00 【Riverside Walking】 Fudu Riverside Leisure Street
Fudu Riverside Leisure Street is close to the Huangpu River, facing the Bund across the river, which is an important part of Shanghai’s urban landscape. The block retains many European-style buildings from the beginning of the 20th century, which have been carefully restored and renovated to retain the original style and integrate modern elements, forming a unique architectural style. There are also many high-end brand stores and specialty shops in the block, providing tourists with rich shopping options.udu Riverside Leisure Street is also a gathering place for cultural and art activities in Shanghai. It often holds various art exhibitions, concerts and cultural activities, attracting many art lovers.
12:30—14:00 lunch at Shanghai No.1
Let the magic city people "tremble" the popular taste-Shanghai No.1 ", with the main dozen, senior chef sitting, taste contemporary Chinese food. With the dining environment of Shanghai symbol, low-key, introverted, fashionable, full of retro and elegant beauty, you can not only taste excellent food, but also feel the cultural heritage.
14:00—15:00 【World Architecture Expo Group】 The Bund
Visit the Bund architectural complex, take the group photos as a souvenir
The Bund is located on the bank of the Huangpu River, with a total length of about 1.5 kilometers. It is a symbolic attraction of Shanghai city. The buildings of various nations and the night view of the Huangpu River are its essence.
15:00—16:00 【Old Shanghai style】 Yuyuan Garden & City God Temple market
Yuyuan Garden is the only remaining Ming Dynasty garden in the old city of Shanghai, known as the "city forest", the story of "the finest beauty in the southeast" and one of the "Five famous gardens in Shanghai".
16:00—17:00 【Romantic French Concession】 Xintiandi
Walking under the plane trees in Xintiandi, you can experience the exquisite life of the old Shanghai French Concession from Shikumen to the garden house. The large urban core international comprehensive community integrates the needs of work, life, culture and art through overall planning in the center of the city, retaining the characteristics of Shanghai in the early 20th century and injecting fashion elements into commercial projects, combining urban culture with modern characteristics and supporting facilities.
17:00—18:00 Tianzifang
Wander through Tianzifang’s lanes and alleys, immerse yourself in the fusion of artistic creativity and daily life.
Tianzifang is a creative industry hub in Shanghai, blending history, culture, art, design, dining, and shopping. Known as “Shanghai’s most humanistic creative block,” it was once the French Concession, a Shikumen lane, and a factory lane area, witnessing Shanghai’s development. Now a city card of Shanghai, it is home to many art stores, creative workshops, galleries, and unique shops.
18:00—19:00 Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road pedestrian street is about 1200 meters long, with shops on both sides. At a glance, modern buildings are mixed with old European-style buildings, and the vertical shop light boxes are continuous, especially under the night, the neon lights flicker. You can also take a smaller version of the old tram "trolley car", look for the taste of the old Shanghai.
Return to the hotel at 19:00
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Suzhou garden culture, a one-day tour
Hanshan Temple and the Humble Administrator’s Garden
Leave at 8:30—10:30 for Suzhou
10:30—12:00 【Outside Gusu City】 Hanshan Temple
Explore the time-honored Hanshan Temple, famous for its bells and poetic heritage.
12:00—13:30 Lunch for Suzhou food
Suzhou cuisine is a local traditional cuisine in Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province, China. It is famous for its fine knife skills, light taste, delicious ingredients and elegant plate laying. It pays attention to the original flavor, and is good at stewing, stewing, simmer, wu and other cooking techniques. Its representative dishes include squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, clear shark fin soup, and eel paste with sesame oil, which is an important part of jiangnan food culture.
13:30—16:00 【Jiangnan Garden】 Humble Administrators Garden
Visiting the Humble Administrator’s Garden, visitors can experience the life concept of ancient Chinese literati in pursuit of nature and feel the unique charm of Jiangnan water towns.The Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou is one of the four famous gardens in China. It is also the largest and most famous of the gardens in Suzhou. It is known as "the model of Jiangnan gardens". The Humble Administrator’s Garden is a typical garden style in the south of the Yangtze River. With the natural landscape as the theme, it skillfully integrates the architecture, landscape, flowers and trees, reflecting the garden design art of "borrowing scenery". The layout of the park is divided into three parts: east, middle and west, each with its own characteristics. The middle garden is the essence of the whole garden. The Humble Administrator’s Garden is not only a garden to watch, but also an important place to study the art and culture of ancient Chinese gardens. There are many poems and inscriptions left by the literati in the garden, increase the cultural connotation of the garden.
Return to Shanghai at 16:00
After a day-long trip to Suzhou, return to Shanghai.
